Former PRIDE star Gilbert Yvel joins DREAM

Gilbert Yvel, one of the most infamous competitors in PRIDE’s storied history, will be returning to the Japanese MMA scene after signing a contract with DREAM, reports Stash Capar of The Fight Network.

Yvel’s contract with DREAM is for three fights, according to the report.

A debut date and a first opponent for Yvel has not been reported, but Capar indicates that an eventual showdown with former teammate Alistair Overeem appears to be on the horizon.

Yvel, a fighter who has been accused on multiple occasions of bending the rules, is 33-12-1 according to Sherdog’s fight finder. A native of Holland, the 32-year old Muay Thai specialist holds notable victories over the likes of Cheick Kongo, Akira Shoji, Fabiano Scherner, Semmy Schilt, Gary Goodridge and Tsuyoshi Koshaka.

i believe he’s the one that tapped out to Royce without even having a sub applied on him.. after being mounted for so long he just tapped.. no pain. no threat to physical health. he was just.. scared?? stressed?? chlosterphobic??

either way.. he’s a loser..

my dad was making jokes during that fight, like:

Royce Gracie was probably whispering in his ear, “I’m about to start punching, you should probably tap soon..”

Jimmerson and his one fucking glove what an idiot. He didn’t even get punched he just freaks out and taps while he’s mounted. Superfoot Wallace was the announcer he didn’t know a damn thing, and fucking Jim Brown.